Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNCS-0673
Organization's ID:
MATH2115
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1 week (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Elementary Statistics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce the student to basic probability theory and descriptive statistics.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Classify statistical data
  • Compare statistical data
  • Compute the probabilities of events
  • Analyze statistical data using appropriate probability distributions
  • Evaluate statistical data using appropriate probability distributions
  • Apply central limit theorem to describe inferences
  • As well as compare hypothesis testing techniques, including single and multi-sample tests for means and standard deviations
  • Differentiate statistical data
  • Construct confidence intervals to estimate means and standard deviations for populations

General Topics:

  • Sampling methods
  • Basic measures
  • Outlier effects
  • Events and sets
  • Graphic representation of data
  • Probability
  • Counting techniques
  • Permutations and combinations
  • Probability distributions
  • Confidence interval
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Chi-squared goodness-of-fit
  • Normal tests
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials